Activists Save Brooklyn Abolitionist Home From Demolition, Hope To Turn Property Into Museum
On Abolitionist Place in Brooklyn sits 227 Duffield Street. As its name suggests, abolitionists once fought against slavery there.
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On Abolitionist Place in Brooklyn sits 227 Duffield Street. As its name suggests, abolitionists once fought against slavery there.
Firefighters said the flames were first detected in the middle of the warehouse in a pile of cardboard. They said it took off so quickly that neither fire extinguishers nor the sprinkler system could stop it.
There's more heartbreak for a Brooklyn family that has already lost everything in a fire. They're worried about keeping up with new housing costs while keeping their one-year-old safe and healthy.
As the victim struggles to stand, the suspect appears to go after him a second time, sending the injured 47-year-old running for safety.
New Jersey health care workers were grateful to be back for their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as the state and country deal with a shortage.
Officers swarmed the R train platform on Monday afternoon following what was yet another unprovoked attack in the transit system.
The holiday challenges people to find ways to improve their communities, and this year many are finding that opportunity at their local food pantries.
The York Theatre company has operated out of the basement of St. Peter's church for 30 years. It is being forced to removed everything in less than three days after a devastating flood.
Starting Monday, millions more New Yorkers, including teachers and seniors, will become eligible for the vaccine.
It took more than 200 firefighters several hours to knock the flames down early Saturday morning. Several businesses were either damaged or destroyed and seven firefighters were hospitalized.
A man who says he was attacked by a stranger spoke out on Wednesday. He said he was seriously injured after being punched in the face, but police have offered little help.
The 22-year-old looked unbothered by accusations that he built a fake bomb, triggering an hours-long scare.
A man wielding a wooden weapon terrorized Tribeca over the weekend, indiscriminately beating people he came across and their cars.
A man is dead and police say they are searching for a driver after a deadly hit-and-run the Bronx.
A manhunt is underway in Queens after police say a man was shot during a home invasion. The latest shooting comes amid a dramatic rise in gun violence in New York City.
An infuriated crowd gathered in City Hall Park on Wednesday to support Grammy Award-winning musician Keyon Harrold's family.
The first firefighter inoculations target those who work on engine companies, as opposed to those who work on ladder companies.
2020 delivered the world such an ugly beatdown, you could hear the fatigue in people's voices as they lined up to strike back on Good Riddance Day in Times Square.
Essex County was hit by COVID the hardest, accounting for nearly 10% of total cases in New Jersey.
Every year, the hymns and readings at Christmas mass remind worshippers that better days are coming. There's perhaps no better year to remember that than 2020.
Churches across our area are improvising, making sure worshippers can celebrate Christmas at a safe social distance.
From toys to jackets to food, the Salvation Army is trying to brighten up the holidays for families this year.
Neighbors were woken by the smell of smoke around 5:30 a.m. The towering flames were so intense that families inside had little time to escape.
With the high accumulations and strong winds expected, authorities warn of power outages and dangerous road conditions.
This summer, millions of customers lost power -- some for weeks at a time -- after Hurricane Isaias hit. So how are utility companies preparing this time around?
FC Dallas beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday night to snap a four-game winless streak.
A passenger was detained at Newark Airport in New Jersey on Saturday after an altercation on board a United Airlines flight, police said.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
A small plane crashed at an airport in Union County, New Jersey, on Saturday.
A beam from the wreckage of Ground Zero will travel to more than 35 cities across 21 states to honor the 2,977 people who died in the 9/11 terror attacks.
A beam from the wreckage of Ground Zero will travel to more than 35 cities across 21 states to honor the 2,977 people who died in the 9/11 terror attacks.
The annual TD Five Boro Bike Tour is rolling through New York City Sunday, with tens of thousands of cyclists expected to participate.
A brazen motorized wheelchair theft was caught on video in the Bronx. It happened early in the morning of April 21 in the lobby of a building at Grand Concourse and East 161st Street, police said.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
A limited edition shoe drop at a Vans store in Midtown Manhattan sparked chaos Thursday and landed two people in handcuffs.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
A passenger was detained at Newark Airport in New Jersey on Saturday after an altercation on board a United Airlines flight, police said.
A small plane crashed at an airport in Union County, New Jersey, on Saturday.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
A man who was shot inside the Freehold Borough Public Library in New Jersey on Thursday remains in critical condition, officials say.
A suspect in a deadly shooting at a Chick-fil-A in New Jersey has been arrested, police say.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
The Suffolk County Police Department has converted a seized 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe into a full-fledged police car, with lights and siren, to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
Thousands rallied on International Workers' Day across the five boroughs, including on Wall Street, where hundreds blocked the New York Stock Exchange.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
The Trump Administration is once again taking aim at New York City's congestion pricing program.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
The New York governor wants confirmation that ICE agent Jonathan Ross was not moved to New York after the Minneapolis killing of Renee Good.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
"The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS brought the evolution of rock music into America's living rooms. More than 50 years after Sullivan died, he's getting the ultimate rock 'n' roll honor.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday in the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
FC Dallas beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday night to snap a four-game winless streak.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Cody Bellinger went 4 for 4 with two homers and four RBIs, leading the New York Yankees over the Baltimore Orioles 9-4 on Saturday.
The Yankees beat the Orioles 7-2 on Friday night for their 11th victory in 13 games, overcoming a home run by Pete Alonso in his return to New York.
FIFA and NJ Transit said unsanctioned shuttle and bus companies will not be allowed to drop off ticketholders at MetLife Stadium.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for May 2 at 11 p.m.
Thousands of runners took part in the 3rd Annual New York Road Runners Mindful 5K on Saturday.
Landmarks across New York were shining red Saturday to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty.
A delivery driver was shot and injured in East New York, Brooklyn, on Friday, police sources say.
Police say a 22-year-old on Long Island killed two women just hours apart in two different locations this week. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
